WAEC Physics Past Questions & Answers - Page 200

996.

Which of the following statements about elastic collision is correct?

A.

momentum is lost due to the sound produced

B.

loss of momentim is equal to loss in kinetic energy

C.

both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved

D.

kinetic energy is lost while momentum is conserved

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

997.

The time rate of change of momentum is

A.

impulse

B.

force

C.

power

D.

pressure

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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999.

The amplitude of the motion of a body performing simple harmonic motion decreases with time because

A.

friction force dissipate the energy of motion

B.

the frequency of oscillation varies with time

C.

the period of oscillation varies with time

D.

energy is supplied by some external agency

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1000.

Which of the following equations represents the distance x, travelled by a body moving on a straight road with a constant speed? [The other symbol have their usual meanings]

A.

x = Ut + \(\frac{1}{2}t^2\)

B.

x = Ut

C.

x = \(\frac{V^2 - U^2}{2a}\)

D.

x = -\(\frac{1}{2} at^2\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.